Overview

• Eusebio Di Francesco was officially unveiled as Lecce’s head coach on June 26 with a mandate to engineer a realistic bid for Serie A survival
• The new coach announced a shift to a 4-3-3 formation focused on vertical ball movement and fluid midfield roles
• In his presentation Di Francesco honored the memory of late physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita, saying his guidance will still be felt
• Sporting director Pantaleo Corvino warned of greater challenges ahead and stressed that realistic ambitions will guide the club’s strategy
• Lecce strengthened its attacking options by loaning 17-year-old forward Francesco Camarda from AC Milan under agreements for future purchase and counter-purchase